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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 922.12 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 922.12 and 152.54 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 922.12 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/922.12 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 922.12 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 140,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,660.18/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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